The more than 200-meter-long Rosarito tourist pier is used exclusively for recreation and sport fishing; ships and smaller boats do not dock there. This clearly defined purpose makes the pier a place for leisure, not a docking point. When planning your trip, Playas De Rosarito also offers a range of activities by the water and in the surrounding area.

Surfing, Paddleboarding and Diving

The Muelle de Rosarito is recommended for beginners who want to surf. You can also choose which surf spots in Rosarito suit you based on your experience. Paddleboarding is possible at the beaches; equipment can be rented, and lessons are available at Escuela de Surf Locales. The school also offers surf lessons for children and adults. When planning, you can choose between a surf spot suited to your experience and options that include lessons or equipment rental.

Diving is also one of the activities in Playas De Rosarito: you can explore URIBE 121, the North Pacific’s first artificial reef. For a specific dive, check current access and providers in advance. This is especially helpful if you want to include a dive as a fixed part of your plans; it is also worth checking current availability for courses.

Handicrafts and Scenery Nearby

Boulevard Artesanal Popotla, also known as Boulevard Popotla, lies south of Playas De Rosarito. Hundreds of artisans display their work along the road and run their own workshops, where they make pieces to order. Handicrafts are therefore a distinct focus alongside activities on the water: you’ll find both displayed works and workshops offering custom-made items.

Cerro del Coronel lies 15 km southeast of the center of Rosarito. On clear days, the view stretches from Point Loma in California to Isla Todos Santos in Baja California. The Islas Coronado lie off the coasts of Rosarito and Tijuana and serve as a resting place for several bird species, sea lions and elephant seals. This makes views and wildlife further topics to consider when choosing a trip, alongside surfing and beach activities.

For geographical orientation, the Carretera Escénica connects Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada, with views of the sea along the way. It links the aforementioned places along one route, and the coastal views are a separate part of its appeal.

Puerto Nuevo and the Rosarito Beach Municipality

Within the broader destination of Rosarito Beach Municipality, Puerto Nuevo is known as a lobster village. The town was founded in 1956 and is internationally known for its lobster tradition, which dates back to the 1950s. Dozens of restaurants, paved streets, handicrafts and cafés define Puerto Nuevo. Puerto Nuevo-style lobster is served with rice, beans, molcajete salsa, melted butter and large Sonora-style flour tortillas. This adds a distinct culinary focus within the broader destination to the range of water sports and coastal scenery.

Also within the broader destination of Rosarito Beach Municipality, Parque Submarino Rosarito was established in 2015 with the sinking of the Uribe 121 patrol submarine. This gives the artificial reef URIBE 121 a historical connection that ties in with diving.

Plan Your Stay and Accommodation

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